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Japanese boy(male) nameNanae
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:ななえ
  • Katakanatip:ナナエ
  • English Syllablestip:na-na-e (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:na-na-e (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Nanae
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Nanachan(ななちゃん)Click to speech ななちゃんNaekun( なえくん)Click to speech  なえくんNachan( なちゃん)Click to speech  なちゃん

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. Japanese girl(female) nameSee the girls' version here.

This name is also used as a surname: Family name / Last nameNanae

Kanji Names & Meanings - 4 variations

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. The more variations of kanji a name has, the more common it is in Japan. Conversely, a name with very few kanji variations is considered unique and rare. Below are the kanji variations for "Nanae," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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七色- Nanae -

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means "seven, seven times."

Name ideas examples

  • Seven - Numbers represent order, measure, and the foundation of understanding. May your child understand the importance of what can and cannot be counted.

  • Many Times - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.

means "color, complexion, appearance."

  • Color - Hue; visual appearance of light.

  • To Color - To add color, to give something a color.

  • Complexion - Facial appearance and expression.

  • Appearance - Outward Look; aspect.

  • Beauty - Attractive qualities.

  • Everything - In Buddhism, all forms that can be perceived by the senses.

  • Expression - The facial expression, the shape of the face.

  • Interest - The charm, the peculiarity, the appearance.

  • Lover - A person with whom one is in love.

  • Passion - Romantic or sensual desire.

  • Tone - The sound, the pitch.

Name ideas examples

  • Color - Color represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the color's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • To Color - The act of color represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child color with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Complexion - Complexion - Facial appearance and expression - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of complexion throughout life.

  • Appearance - Appearance represents presentation, first impressions, and outer form. May your child's appearance reflect their inner beauty.

  • Beauty - Japanese beauty (美) encompasses both outer form and inner grace, with emphasis on simplicity and nature. May your child embody true beauty—simple, natural, and radiating from within.

  • Everything - Everything represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in everything with purpose and skill.

  • Expression - Expression represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of expression.

  • Interest - Interest - The charm, the peculiarity, the appearance - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of interest throughout life.

  • Lover - Love encompasses affection, devotion, and the selfless care for others' wellbeing. May your child give and receive love abundantly, their heart full of warmth for others.

  • Passion - Passion represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of passion.

  • Tone - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.

means "seven, seven times."

Name ideas examples

  • Seven - Numbers represent order, measure, and the foundation of understanding. May your child understand the importance of what can and cannot be counted.

  • Many Times - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.

means "heavy, important, repeat."

Name ideas examples

  • Heavy - Weight represents significance, responsibility, and the gravity of important matters. May your child carry life's responsibilities with strength and dignity.

  • Important - Important - Significant; serious - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of important throughout life.

  • Repeat - Repeat - To do again; to layer - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of repeat throughout life.

  • Burden - Burden - A heavy load or responsibility - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of burden throughout life.

  • Fearful - Fear signals danger and motivates protection; courage is acting despite fear. May your child face fears with courage, acting rightly despite them.

  • Layer - Layer represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the layer's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Respectful - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.

  • Weight - Numbers represent order, measure, and the foundation of understanding. May your child understand the importance of what can and cannot be counted.

奈々恵- Nanae -

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means "fruit tree, question particle."

  • Fruit Tree - A type of crab apple or apple-like tree.

  • Question Particle - An interrogative or rhetorical expression.

  • Nashi - A type of pear, also known as the Asian pear.

Name ideas examples

  • Fruit Tree - Fruit trees represent patient cultivation and sweet harvest. May your child cultivate and harvest sweetness.

  • Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.

  • Nashi - Nashi - A type of pear, also known as the Asian pear - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of nashi throughout life.

means "a repetition kanji or ideographic iteration mark."

means "to bless, gentle, wise."

Name ideas examples

  • To Bless - Blessing represents conferring good, speaking life, and sharing abundance. May your child be a blessing to many, speaking life wherever they go.

  • Gentle - Gentleness represents soft strength, kindness, and the power of tender approach. May your child be gentle, combining soft kindness with inner strength.

  • Wise - Wisdom represents deep understanding, good judgment, and the integration of knowledge. May your child grow wise, integrating knowledge with understanding and compassion.

  • Compassionate - Being compassionate represents feeling with others and acting kindly. May your child's heart be filled with compassion.

  • Generous - Being generous represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be generous, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Insightful - Being insightful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be insightful, letting this quality guide their path.

奈々絵- Nanae -

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means "fruit tree, question particle."

  • Fruit Tree - A type of crab apple or apple-like tree.

  • Question Particle - An interrogative or rhetorical expression.

  • Nashi - A type of pear, also known as the Asian pear.

Name ideas examples

  • Fruit Tree - Fruit trees represent patient cultivation and sweet harvest. May your child cultivate and harvest sweetness.

  • Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.

  • Nashi - Nashi - A type of pear, also known as the Asian pear - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of nashi throughout life.

means "a repetition kanji or ideographic iteration mark."

means "picture, pattern."

  • Picture - To Draw; to paint; to create colorful images; to embroider.

  • Pattern - Design; coloring.

  • Color - A variety of hues or shades.

  • Drawing - To draw a picture or illustration.

  • Embroidery - To create a design or pattern with needlework.

  • Painting - To create a colorful painting.

Name ideas examples

  • Picture - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.

  • Pattern - Patterns represent order, beauty, and the underlying structure of reality. May your child recognize life's patterns, finding order in apparent chaos.

  • Color - Color represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the color's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Drawing - Drawing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in drawing with purpose and skill.

  • Embroidery - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.

  • Painting - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.

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